Domestic Police Commando Unit Stands Up
November 18 2010
Afghan police have activated an elite commando unit in Musa Qal'eh in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, reports the Marine Corps News.
The 14-man police commando unit is trained to deal with high-priority targets and serve as a quick-reaction force in the city.
The unit has been trained in special weapons and tactics used to raid compounds and detain targets. They are still being trained by a Police Advisory Team provided by 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental...
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